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2/10/2013

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The idea of a thermometer display came up during a discussion with one of our teachers. This particular class has a tendency to run extremely hot and cool in mood, and we thought it would be helpful to make a visual for students. Then the teacher can explicitly discuss the need to take a break and cool down before engaging in learning again.

I plan to use this thermometer for several lessons. First, we will be discussing the feelings and behaviors associated with each section (i.e., slips of paper with the words "angry" and "yelling" would be taped to the red section. The next lesson would discuss recognizing feelings in the red or yellow zones and what coping methods can be used to return to the yellow or blue zones. The teacher would like to use it with individual student for discussion when they are struggling in the classroom, as well. 

My fabulous social work intern, Heather, made this giant 3 foot thermometer with butcher paper. It has little pockets to the right where a little flag can be inserted and is laminated. 

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Erainna
5/18/2013 09:28:38 am

I have a fourth grade student that is working hard to control his temper. I used your idea to create a ‘student size’ thermometer to keep at his desk. When he begins to feel himself lose control, he moves the thermometer into the yellow zone. This is not only a visual reminder for him, but for his teacher and the other classmates. It’s amazing how hard the students work to help him keep his cool and move the thermometer back into the green zone. His outbursts have decreased dramatically and because he isn’t angry all the time, the other students have begun to ask him to join in their activities. Unfortunately, before this strategy was implemented, he was excluded because I think the students were afraid of him. Thanks for such a wonderful idea, easily adapted for individual needs.

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